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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1921
Page
4
The notice outlines weekly and yearly subscription rates with specific prices per period. It mentions four weeks and six months terms, with discount details and advance payment requirements for mall subscriptions.
The Plains residents share news of returned visits from Rev J A Smith in Zanesville and a 56th wedding anniversary. John Frazier moves into L P Smith house. various church and social visits cited including Nazarene session re election of Rev W W Love, and guests at the homes of Harry Moore, Fanny McCathran, and Miss Jennie Finney. Paint at M B church and Gilbert Hartman’s new house noted. Pittsburg 10 idle since Jan 4 expected to resume soon with limited workforces.
The Massachusetts Committee on Election Laws reported a bill to require attendance at polls and to file an excuse certificate with local clerks. Delinquents would face fines up to five dollars and possible penalties for false statements. Critics say education is a stronger path to civic duty than mandating voting.
The article describes Boy Week as a Scouts led effort focusing on social and welfare activities for boys. It emphasizes steering youth toward healthful diversions, reducing delinquency, and increasing parental and adult responsibility, noting broad value even if armament cuts or prohibition are debated.
A discordant column mixes jokes and comments about politics religion sports and public life. It mentions Vesuvius erupting humorously asks about the League of Nations season and notes opinions on Prohibition and sugar prices.
William Jennings Bryan recounts delivering a long Minnesota address to a front-row listener whose unwavering concentration impressed him. After the speech the speaker learns the man’s unique feedback from a blunt remark about seeing his back teeth throughout.
An indignant critic burst into Senator Lodge and called a congressional action purely a matter of sentiment. Lodge replied with a sharp line: sentiment rules the world, true enough, but it governs major decisions.
Frederic J. Haskin reports on Washingtons flourishing Boys Club where boys from eight to eighteen learn trades and partake in sports in a large building complex. The club, led by Dr. W. A. Neil, houses a library, gym, shop classrooms, a bank, and a governance system inspired by the US government to keep youths off the streets and encourage education and productive work.
A discussion contrasts advertising value with real cost, using a 9000 daily circulation paper read by about 21000 to show how one cent can inform many people. It covers questions on labor unions, museum curios, baseball slang, lignum vitae uses, steam shovel origins, pretzel etymology, parcel post profits, word opposites, and American trench holdings at war's end.
The text argues that sending letters costs merchants 3 cents and that advertising in newspapers reaches far more people for the same money. It claims calling attention by letter is 160 times costlier than advertising and that ads reach 150 potential customers per same expenditure. It cautions against claims of saving by avoiding advertising.
Advertising is economic as it enables merchants and manufacturers to increase sales. By selling more, they can accept lower profits, making advertising worth reading closely and consistently.
The Watch Dog reports a lecture advertised for tomorrow afternoon at the Ohio University auditorium titled Millions Now Living Will Never Die. The note inspires this brief verse, claiming many churches have seen plenty.
A nostalgic verse recalls Lake Erie and 1932, contrasting religious factions with longing for a simple life. It rails against preachers and their warnings, lamenting worn-out debates and envisioning a world where men live freely and make their own home brew.
A local figure on the courthouse corner asserts that fish in Margaret's Creek have solved unemployment for many Ath ens county men, noting the steady presence and daily stance as a sign of opportunity in hard times.
Advice column urges readers to read the Bible and Want Ads nightly and craft a clear Want Ad then call the Messenger office early Monday to place it for Monday night. The guidance emphasizes planning and timely submission to reach the weekly issue.
The writer notes concern that police target tail light violations while neglecting drivers with bright headlights on streets and highways. They urge the force to give attention to this issue despite previously praising careful policing of other traffic offenses.
The sheriff’s residence and the courthouse fence have been given a fresh coat of paint. The sheriff welcomes visitors and aims for a neat appearance, though veteran workers of earlier decades might have opinions if they were aware.
The Athens Messenger describes an information bureau offering to answer any question for information only. It notes that the bureau cannot give medical or financial advice or settle domestic troubles. Respondents must supply full name address and two cents for return postage.
A tennis ball design features a bladder that can be inflated with an air pump to maintain full liveliness and perimeter performance. The innovation aims to keep the ball at peak bounce and consistency during play.
Eleven state highway branch offices will be established in Lima Springfield Chillicothe Ottawa Findlay Elyria Ravenna Xenia Martins Ferry and Newark to supervise local highway work with reduced travel time and expenses. Governor Harry L. Davis and Highway Commissioner Leon C. Herrick say the move improves supervision and county savings.
Police say the killing of Patrolman Elmer Sprosty in Cleveland stemmed from a quarrel between two factions of underworld chauffeurs.
Washington April 22 senator Penrose chairman of the senate finance committee said there will be no change to the tariff schedules in the Young emergency tariff bill. Farmers and business men discussed anti-dumping and exchange adjustment features but Penrose asserted the bill’s schedules would remain as written.
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